‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast: Dwayne Johnson on ‘The Smashing Machine’ and More
At Chapman University, before an audience of 500 film students, Dwayne Johnson discussed his life, career, and his Oscar-worthy role as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's A24 film The Smashing Machine. He remarked,
“I was ready to chase the challenge and not chase the box office.”
This film explores the turbulent life of Mark Kerr, an early MMA fighter whose story took a darker path.
Dwayne Johnson’s Box Office Impact
Johnson’s statement carries extra weight as he is far from an ordinary actor. Recognized as the most bankable star of his generation, he was named by Forbes as the world’s top-grossing actor in 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024. His impressive career includes 40 films, primarily action and family comedies, grossing nearly $14 billion globally, averaging about $349.7 million per movie.
Recent Box Office Achievements
- In the past year, Johnson had two films debut at number one in the same month: Moana 2 and Red One.
- This feat has not been accomplished by any other actor or actress in the last 27 years.
Industry Expectations
Because of his track record, there is a strong expectation that any movie starring Johnson will be a major box office success.
“I was ready to chase the challenge and not chase the box office.”
Author’s summary: Dwayne Johnson, a top-grossing and highly bankable actor, embraces challenging roles like Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, maintaining his reputation for box office dominance with recent hits like Moana 2 and Red One.
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